(FCCH) - Filipino Chamber of Commerce of Hawai'i

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We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit. - Aristotle

Spring is here! It is the last month of the quarter and amazingly how time flies!

For some of us, this is the time when we look and measure how far we are with the goals we set for ourselves. Whatever that goal maybe, revisit them to make adjustment. Did you know that inscribed on the ancient Greek temple at Delphi are the words “Know Thyself”?

How strange that, although we dwell within ourselves, we seldom know what we truly want or what we truly believe avout important matters. Let's make the time and more importantly, take time to contemplate--away from the opinions and influence of other--what you really want and what you believe to be important in your life. Make YOU the priority to make everything else work.

With that in mind, I share with you a quote from: Aristotle--"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."

You choose what you are by what you do. Are you pleased with the way you spend your time? I’ve learned that, both "Habit" and "diligent practice" describe the frequent and predictable repetition of activities. The difference lies in whether you consciously choose what you do every day, or you allow circumstances to control you.

What is it to truly live? How does one live a meaningful life? What is the role of service in a meaningful life? What is the nature of a joyful life?

Take some time to know how to balance between being of service both to this generation and to generations yet unborn and renewing your vitality with play and celebration. Without play, one becomes old and dry. Without service, life becomes unsatisfying.

Our Filipino Chamber has been working hard to accomplish goals we have set for the year 2009 - 2010. We have more to come and we play hard…

Alfredo Evangelista, our Golf Scholarship chairperson is doing his best along with his committee to raise the fund necessary for us to be able to award our scholars and have a great time playing Golf with all of you. Maria Montes, our Scholarship chairperson diligently working behind the scenes to finish the selection. Entrepreneur of the Year chairperson Nilda Quindara are seeking those Filipino Entrepreneur and soon will be named on April 24, 2010.

We sure know how to serve and play. Knowing our priorities help us do our part. I am grateful for all that you do.

Mabuhay to all of you,

Rosemarie V. Mendoza

Rosemarie V. Mendoza

President